The Tent

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The Tent episodes

December 17, 2025 Colin Seeberger on Building the Tent
On the final episode of The Tent, Colin Seeberger reflects on the history of the podcast and the lessons he's learned from our guests over the years. Colin and Kelly also discuss what to expect next year and leave us with a final moment of joy.
48 min
December 10, 2025 Chad Maisel on the Cost of Housing
Chad Maisel, senior fellow for economic policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss the affordability crisis and CAP's plan to reduce the cost of housing. Chad and Colin also discuss competing theories on how to address the cost of living.
43 min
December 04, 2025 Charlie Bailey on Trump's Betrayal
Georgia Democratic Party Chair Charlie Bailey joins the show to talk about what he's taking away from the 2025 election cycle as Democrats look ahead to 2026. Charlie and Colin also discuss the special election results in Tennessee and how Democrats can connect Trump's corruption with the economic challenges Americans are facing.
47 min
November 24, 2025 Keith Edwards on the Modern Media Landscape
Political strategist Keith Edwards joins the show to talk about how political content creators can thrive in our modern digital media environment. Keith and Colin also discuss the latest Epstein news and how Democrats can balance promoting an affirmative economic agenda while hammering Trump on his blatant corruption.
31 min
November 19, 2025 Jon Tester on the Trump Economy
Former Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) joins the show to talk about how Montanans feel about the state of the economy. Senator Tester and Colin also break down the latest Epstein news and next year's midterms.
33 min
November 12, 2025 Will Ragland on Trump's Take
Will Ragland, vice president of research at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, discusses how president Donald Trump and his family are profiting off the presidency. Will and Colin also break down a new tool that tracks the president's profits and what can be done to stop it.
26 min
November 06, 2025 Ofirah Yheskel on Election Day 2025
Ofirah Yheskel, Director of External Affairs at the Democratic Governors Association, discusses the 2025 election results and what they reveal about the state of the Democratic Party. Ofirah and Colin also discuss how cost of living and the government shutdown impacted this year's races.
26 min
October 29, 2025 Jake Auchincloss on Cost Disease
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) discusses the rising cost of living in America and how to cure it. Jake and Colin also discuss the government shutdown and how Democrats can regain the public's trust.
33 min
October 23, 2025 Jason Crow on the Trump Administration's Foreign Policy
Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) discusses the Trump administration's military strikes in Venezuela and the president's politicization of the military. Rep. Crow and Colin also discuss the government shutdown and the "No Kings" protests.
17 min
October 08, 2025 Tom Colicchio on the Cost of Food
Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio joins the show to discuss how President Donald Trump's economic policies are harming the food service industry and driving up grocery prices. Tom and Colin also talk about the government shutdown and how Republicans' Big, 'Bad' Bill threatens to exacerbate hunger for millions of American children.
39 min